Listening is a form of communication
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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A patient, age 36, is scheduled for a unilateral orchiectomy for treatment of testicular cancer. He is withdrawn and does not initiate interaction with the nurse. What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?
a. Carefully explain the postoperative activity restrictions. b. Show him a diagram of what the orchiectomy will accomplish. c. Assure him that he will have adequate future sexual functioning. d. Assess his concerns related to his diagnosis and treatment.
A client with AIDS exhibits the signs of forgetfulness, limited attention span, decreased ability to concentrate, and delusional thinking. Which of the following conditions is represented by these symptoms?
A) Distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSP) C) AIDS dementia complex (ADC) B) Candidiasis D) Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
A nurse makes an occupied bed that is stained with fecal matter. What should she do with the dirty linens?
A) Roll the linens into a ball and place them in a biohazard linen bag. B) Place the linens on the floor on top of a protective pad and roll them in the pad before placing in the linen hamper. C) Place a protective pad over and under the soiled linens and place in the linen hamper. D) Place them in a garbage bag and mark "disinfect" on the outside of the bag.
A nurse is assessing a premature newborn for the possibility of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Which assessment findings should the nurse expect to find if NEC is confirmed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Minimal gastric residual b. Abdominal distention c. Apnea d. Urinary output at 2 ml/kg/hr e. Unstable temperature